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Rapid Fire: Pete Bevacqua Talks Super League, Does College Football Need Its Own Commissioner

Today's Rapid Fire topics include: Sean Stires and Vince DeDario discuss if college football needs its own commissioner to help direct the sport, they discuss comments from Notre Dame athletic director Pete Bevacqua on what a "super league" football schedule would look like, they guess the Fan Duel over/under win total for Ole Miss this season, should all sports broadcasts let viewers hear what replay officials are saying during replays, thoughts on the College Football Hall of Fame lowering the win percentage threshold to allow the late Mike Leach to be on this year's HOF ballot. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com Join the Irish Breakdown premium message board: https://boards.irishbreakdown.com Stay locked into Irish Breakdown for all the latest news and analysis about Notre Dame: https://www.irishbreakdown.com Subscribe to the Irish Breakdown podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/irish-breakdown/id1485286986 Like and follow Irish Breakdown on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/irishbreakdown Sign up for the FREE Irish Breakdown daily newsletter: https://www.subscribepage.com/irish-breakdown-newsletter [https://www.subscribepage.com/irish-breakdown-newsletter] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Pete Bevacqua Testifies Before Congress On The Save College Sports Act

Irish Breakdown discusses the state of college football after Notre Dame athletic director Pete Bevacqua testified before congress Wednesday afternoon. Bevacqua was there regarding the Save College Sports Act. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com Join the Irish Breakdown premium message board: https://boards.irishbreakdown.com Stay locked into Irish Breakdown for all the latest news and analysis about Notre Dame: https://www.irishbreakdown.com Subscribe to the Irish Breakdown podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/irish-breakdown/id1485286986 Like and follow Irish Breakdown on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/irishbreakdown Sign up for the FREE Irish Breakdown daily newsletter: https://www.subscribepage.com/irish-breakdown-newsletter [https://www.subscribepage.com/irish-breakdown-newsletter] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Notre Dame Eyes Gap Closers And Irish Invasion On The Recruiting Trail

Bryan Driskell joins Sean Stires for a Notre Dame football recruiting update. They discuss some potential gap closers for Notre Dame in the 2027 class, the importance of this week's Irish Invasion camp, some underrated commitments in the 2027 class, ND GM Mike Martin's impact on recruiting and more. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com Join the Irish Breakdown premium message board: https://boards.irishbreakdown.com Stay locked into Irish Breakdown for all the latest news and analysis about Notre Dame: https://www.irishbreakdown.com Subscribe to the Irish Breakdown podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/irish-breakdown/id1485286986 Like and follow Irish Breakdown on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/irishbreakdown Sign up for the FREE Irish Breakdown daily newsletter: https://www.subscribepage.com/irish-breakdown-newsletter [https://www.subscribepage.com/irish-breakdown-newsletter] Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Notre Dame Opponent Preview: Wisconsin Badgers - Daily Mailbag

The IB team begin their Notre Dame opponent preview series with a deep dive into the Wisconsin Badgers, examining their 2025 season, the pressure facing head coach Luke Fickell, and expectations for 2026. We wrap up the episode by answering listener questions in the latest Notre Dame Daily Mailbag, covering a wide range of topics surrounding the Irish and the upcoming season. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com/ Join the Irish Breakdown premium message board: https://boards.irishbreakdown.com Stay locked into Irish Breakdown for all the latest news and analysis about Notre Dame: https://www.irishbreakdown.com Subscribe to the Irish Breakdown podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/irish-breakdown/id1485286986 Like and follow Irish Breakdown on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/irishbreakdown Sign up for the FREE Irish Breakdown daily newsletter: https://www.subscribepage.com/irish-breakdown-newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Biggest Potential Stumbling Blocks To A Notre Dame Championship

In this episode, the IB team examines the biggest obstacles that could stand between Notre Dame and a national championship in 2026. From a slim margin for error on the schedule and concerns about offensive consistency to questions surrounding the defense, injuries, and player development. We also discuss the reality that even if Notre Dame is excellent, another team may simply prove to be better when it matters most. Shop for Irish Breakdown gear at our online store: https://ibstore.irishbreakdown.com/ Join the Irish Breakdown premium message board: https://boards.irishbreakdown.com Stay locked into Irish Breakdown for all the latest news and analysis about Notre Dame: https://www.irishbreakdown.com Subscribe to the Irish Breakdown podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/irish-breakdown/id1485286986 Like and follow Irish Breakdown on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/irishbreakdown Sign up for the FREE Irish Breakdown daily newsletter: https://www.subscribepage.com/irish-breakdown-newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com [https://pcm.adswizz.com] for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.